Captured Aircraft at Freeman Field

Large 4 Engine German Bomber
When this plane was readied to fly from Freeman to Wright-Patterson, the American pilots could not read German, and of course, all the instruments were labeled in German. So they pushed , pulled and twisted every control in the plane until they could get it started and successfully flew to Wright-Patterson. Later, during an examination of the plane, an explosive charge was located at the base of the wing. It was a booby trap, in case the plane should fall into enemy hands. It is a miracle that the pilots did not accidentally set the charge off.

Herman Goring's personal plane at Freeman.

V - 2 Rocket with the Field's control tower in the background.
This photo was probably taken at a public showing of the
field's aircraft in September 1945. Most of the field's aircraft
were on display at this time. (white)

Lineup of foreign aircraft at Freeman, circa 1946.
Note the two Bf - 108s. (white)

Captain White standing next to his favorite plane, the Bf - 108.
This was rumored to be Herman Goerings's personal aircraft.
It arrived on the field in crates painted in gaudy orange and
yellow colors.

Heinkel He 162 A Salamander on display a Freeman Field.
This was an attempt by the Luftwaffe to build a simple,
easy to fly fighter. About 120 were produced but were too
late to have any impact on the aerial war. Top speed
was about 500 mph. (white)

The Arado Ar 234B Blitz (Lightning). this aircraft was far ahead
of its time, and if produced in quantity could have been a serious
threat because of its speed, about 460 mph, and bomb load. (white)

The Focke Wulf 190, one of the outstanding fighters of World War 2.
Note the squadron hangar in the background. (white)

Junkers Ju 88, one of the most numerous and versatile aircraft of WW2. (white)